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In Numbers
32,995 people assisted
US$ 542,426 cash-based transfers distributed
US$ 8.9 million six-month (October 2024 - March 2025) net funding requirements, representing 61 percent of the total needs-based plan
Operational Updates
• As part of South-South Cooperation, WFP and the Regional Centre of Excellence against Hunger and Malnutrition (CERFAM) facilitated a study tour for key Ivorian government officials, including the General Director for Rice Promotion at the Ministry of Agriculture and the General Director of ADERIZ (Agency for the Development of the Rice Sector), to the WFP Centre of Excellence and Rural Transformation in China from 19-26 September. The objective of the visit was to strengthen the capacities of key stakeholders involved in the rice value chain, including policymakers, technical experts from the government, rural community leaders, and project partners. The exchange focused on advanced rice value chain practices, aiming to enhance local expertise and improve the rice production in Côte d'Ivoire.
• In August 2024, WFP established approximatively 6,500 square meters of school gardens across 10 schools in the Bounkani region. These gardens provide a sustainable source of fresh food for school canteens and serve as a hands-on learning platform for students and the community, promoting awareness of sustainable farming techniques. To further enrich local food practices, cooking demonstrations were held, introducing new, nutritious dishes. A highlight of these initiatives was the introduction of maize couscous, or maize attiéké, an innovative alternative to the traditional cassava-based attiéké. This addition diversifies local diets while enhancing the value of locally produced crops.
• WFP also supported 295 women smallholder farmers in establishing nine Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) across eight communities during August. These associations play a pivotal role in fostering financial inclusion by providing farmers with access to funds needed to start and develop incomegenerating activities. Through these VSLAs, farmers can diversify their income streams, become more resilient to shocks, and foster a culture of collective savings within their communities.